Current Good Quality Fair Price but Little Known Recommendation Thread
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We all love the premier designer bags on TPF myself included. And I have several high end bags (4 total). But I have come across some great bags on here posted by some of you with brands I have never heard of before and likely would never have if not for your posts. So I thought a thread in one place where we could share our "little secrets" (the lesser known brands which we love, they may or may not be high end price wise... ). What is yours? And why?? Hopefully we can learn about new brands we never would have considered (or heard of) before.
**Hopefully this thread is ok... I know you can find them on the what bag are you wearing thread etc but this is in one place and we can give a bit of info about the company.
I have one brand that I seem attracted to, that uses only high quality italian leathers. They have some of the most unique and high quality embossing and textures out there. And their bag designs are mostly very classic shapes that never become dated, as opposed to fads but they have a good selection of trendy chic designs too. And they offer matching SLGs with most designs.
I give you my entry: Brahmin.
They are not unknown by any means but seem to be a brand many have heard of but never stop to look at for some reason. Price wise they are more than MK but about same range as Coach and Tory Burch, but I honestly think their quality is higher than both. Their bags are virtually indestructible!! I have 3 now along with matching wallets of all 3.
Medium Duxbury graphite limerick with matching ady wallet.
Small bowie cranberry valerian with matching ady wallet.
Medium Asher damask tote and matching debby wallet (not pictured).
**Hopefully this thread is ok... I know you can find them on the what bag are you wearing thread etc but this is in one place and we can give a bit of info about the company.
I have one brand that I seem attracted to, that uses only high quality italian leathers. They have some of the most unique and high quality embossing and textures out there. And their bag designs are mostly very classic shapes that never become dated, as opposed to fads but they have a good selection of trendy chic designs too. And they offer matching SLGs with most designs.
I give you my entry: Brahmin.
They are not unknown by any means but seem to be a brand many have heard of but never stop to look at for some reason. Price wise they are more than MK but about same range as Coach and Tory Burch, but I honestly think their quality is higher than both. Their bags are virtually indestructible!! I have 3 now along with matching wallets of all 3.
Medium Duxbury graphite limerick with matching ady wallet.
Small bowie cranberry valerian with matching ady wallet.
Medium Asher damask tote and matching debby wallet (not pictured).
I've owned several Brahmin and have been very happy with the quality. They have such unique designs and colors with their leather. There's a Brahmin thread if you haven't already found it.
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/any-brahmin-lovers-post-here.740391/
Hands down Massaccesi bags. I started looking into Massaccesi when Megs posted about this brand on Purseblog. I was on the lookout for something different. In fact, I couldn’t find a style from any premier designer brand to my liking this Black Friday weekend. I checked all the department stores for Prada, YSL and Balenciaga as well as Chloe, Valentino, Fendi and Loewe’s website. I guess I just needed something different but wearable. MM bags have a fair price as a contemporary bag but the personalization and attention to detail Marco gives to each of his customer is amazing. He understands women and our needs/ style. Leather quality is good with a lot of variety of texture & designs as well.
https://www.marcomassaccesi.it/blog-1 to see samples of what he can do with leather.
https://www.marcomassaccesi.it/blog-1 to see samples of what he can do with leather.
Dear bellarusa,
I am Sara from MIRTA and I am glad to know you like the Bauletto on MIRTA!
Let me give you a bit of context: we are a newly born online platform based in Italy and aimed at unveiling the best Italian luxury craftsmen.
We are building a curated selection of luxury products, handcrafted by the finest Italian leather artisans. On our platform you can see their products but also their stories, through photos and videos aimed at bringing you inside the Italian "bottega" (i.e. leather workshop).
The Bauletto for example is produced by S.A.P.A.F., an historical leather workshop located in Scandicci (close to Firenze) since 1954. It is a family-owned worshop where Andrea, the Master Artisan, produces beautifully handcrafted products.
All our products are 100% Made in Italy, from the sourcing of the leather until the finishing of the product.
We are a young company trying our best to preserve Italian tradition through new channels!
You can find some reviews from our customers here: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mirta.com
Please let me know if you would like to know more
Mirta also recently popped up on Facebook for me, and I really like the Boldrini Selleria Operetta Crossbody. I have totally maxed out my bag funds for the year on Massaccesi though, so I shall have to wait.
I think it is great for an e-commerce platform to pool products from various Italian craftsmen. Individually, it may be difficult for them to get international visibility and exposure.
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Does anyone have any recommendations for medium/midi shoulder/tote bags? Looking for a present for mum
Might I add Maxwell Scott UK to the mix. https://www.maxwellscottbags.com/
I have two of their bags and the quality is amazing. They also stand by their products with a 25yr guarantee.
The bags are designed in the UK & made in Italy. I've had one for over 13yrs and never babied it yet it looks great, patina is gorgeous!
Their customer service is top notch as well. The price point is more than reasonable too.
Classic designs, no logos (not knocking logos as I do have my share of them
, just well made, functional bags & slg's.
I have two of their bags and the quality is amazing. They also stand by their products with a 25yr guarantee.
The bags are designed in the UK & made in Italy. I've had one for over 13yrs and never babied it yet it looks great, patina is gorgeous!
Their customer service is top notch as well. The price point is more than reasonable too.
Classic designs, no logos (not knocking logos as I do have my share of them
, just well made, functional bags & slg's.
Wow just had a quick look I’m liking what I see!!Might I add Maxwell Scott UK to the mix. https://www.maxwellscottbags.com/
I have two of their bags and the quality is amazing. They also stand by their products with a 25yr guarantee.
The bags are designed in the UK & made in Italy. I've had one for over 13yrs and never babied it yet it looks great, patina is gorgeous!
Their customer service is top notch as well. The price point is more than reasonable too.
Classic designs, no logos (not knocking logos as I do have my share of them
Hi bag lovers,
I don’t know where to put my question and I thought I try it here:
I am looking for a brand that offers bags made with Florentine leather like the Dooneys, but I wanna a brand from Europe. Any ideas or recommendations?
Thank you!
I don’t know where to put my question and I thought I try it here:
I am looking for a brand that offers bags made with Florentine leather like the Dooneys, but I wanna a brand from Europe. Any ideas or recommendations?
Thank you!